Historical places of Tatarstan in the Tatar language. Cities, architecture and nature of Tatarstan: the main attractions. Tatar State Puppet Theater "Ekiyat"

There is no other example of a region on the whole planet where East and West meet so harmoniously, where Christianity and Islam coexist so peacefully. The uniqueness and richness of the spiritual and material culture of the republic is the property not only of our country, but of all mankind.

Information about Tatarstan

Tatarstan is located in the eastern part of the Russian Plain at the confluence of the Kama and Volga. The total area is almost 68 thousand kilometers. The territory of the republic is characterized by the flat character of the terrain with small elevations. The population is approximately 3,900,000 inhabitants, which makes Tatarstan the 8th among the subjects of the Russian Federation.

Kazan - the capital of the republic, has repeatedly been included in the list of the best tourist destinations among Russian cities. Of great interest is not only the capital, but also other cities, villages and natural objects republics.

History

Tatarstan has a long history dating back to ancient times. Volga Bulgaria - one of the first states of Eastern Europe, which arose at the confluence of two large rivers - the Volga and Kama. It was formed in the 8-9 centuries on the basis of the Turkic tribes who moved to the lands east of the Volga. The first written source about the land of the Bulgars is the record of the Persian scientist Ibn-Rust, who in his encyclopedia "Expensive Values" indicated the boundaries of the settlement of this people.

In the 10th century, the young state fell into vassal dependence on the Khazar Kaganate, but later it liberated itself and became an independent state. At the beginning of the 10th century, the state religion of the Volga Bulgaria became islamdefining close relations a young power with the East. The state of the Bulgars was distinguished by the development of material and spiritual culture.

In the 13th century, the Volga Bulgaria fell under the conquest campaigns of the Mongols and became part of the Golden Horde, in which the Bulgars became one of the state-forming ethnic groups. During the collapse of the Golden Horde, the Bulgars, who adopted a new name "Tatars", were able to ensure the isolation of the territory of the former Bulgaria. The new state was named the Kazan Khanate with its capital at.

From the middle of the 15th century, for 100 years, there were constant conflicts between the Moscow principality and the Kazan Khanate.

The conflicts ended during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, who in 1552 organized a campaign aimed at conquering Kazan. With the help of military-technical superiority, Russian troops were able to capture and almost completely destroy Kazan. The history of the independent Kazan Khanate ended, and it entered to the Russian state, although for another 150 years it was listed as a formally independent Kazan kingdom.

In 1708, during the administrative reform carried out by Peter, Kazan province, the territory of which has been constantly changing for 200 years. At this time, the lands of the province were gradually settled by Russian and other Christian settlers, as a result of which a multinational composition of the region's inhabitants was formed.

In 1920 the province was transformed into Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic as part of the RSFSR. Since 1990 - Republic of Tatarstan... According to the current constitution, Russia is a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, it is a national-state entity.

How to get there?

The favorable location of Tatarstan, its economic and political importance allows the region to have developed transport systemlinking the republic with the outside world.

The fastest way to get to Tatarstan is to use it. international Airport Kazan is located several dozen kilometers from the city and receives internal and international flights... Especially for the Universiade-2013 was opened new terminal air terminal. You can get from the airport to the city using bus routes and electric trains.

Also airports and airfields available in cities:

Bugulma;
Begishevo;
Chistopol;
Menzelinsk.

Buy plane tickets using a convenient search form. Enter data about cities of departure and arrival, departure date and number of passengers.

There are 2 railway stations in Kazan - Kazan-1 and Kazan-2receiving trains long distance and suburban routes.

A federal highway passes through the republic Volga, connecting Tatarstan with both the capital and the Ural region. In addition, there are several highways of federal and regional significance, connecting Kazan and other large cities of Tatarstan with the surrounding regions and republics. Bus service is well developed.

The most romantic way to get to Tatarstan is to use water transport... Spring-summer navigation is carried out on the main waterways of the region: Volga, Vyatka, Kama and Belaya River. The Kazan river station operates in the capital of the republic, which receives both intercity routes ships, and carrying out regional transportation.

Main attractions - photo and description

Learning new and unusual, getting fresh impressions - one of the basic needs of a modern cultured person. Tatarstan is ready to surprise and satisfy the interest of the most inveterate and advanced tourist. Attractions for every taste will find their connoisseurs practically in every corner of the republic.

Natural resources

Of course, one cannot expect the harsh beauty of the mountains or bright tropical colors from the nature of Tatarstan. Still lovers of the so-called "Quiet beauty" will not be disappointed by the nature of the region.

Cathedrals, mosques and monasteries

Tatarstan not only historically main Islamic region Russia, but also important center of Orthodoxy... Religious buildings of two peacefully neighboring religions are of great interest for tourists and pilgrims, among them are:

One of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in the Republic of Tatarstan - Raifsky Bogoroditsky Monastery... It is located several tens of kilometers from Kazan in the northwest direction. Founded in 1613 by the hermit monk Philaret, who retired to a secluded cell, around which the monastery later grew, finally approved in 1661 by Metropolitan Lawrence.

As in most Russian monasteries, the complex of its buildings was built in different eras and combines several architectural styles:

Old Russian architecture;
Baroque;
Classicism;
Neo-Russian style.

The main shrine of the monastery is the exact list Georgian Icon of the Mother of God.

Kazan Mother of God Monastery located in the city center on Bolshaya Krasnaya street. It was founded on the site of the discovery of the miraculous Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, with the original of which the people's militia of Pozharsky liberated Moscow from Polish invaders in 1612. The original of the icon was kept in this monastery until it was stolen and destroyed in 1904. The monastery was badly damaged during the Soviet era, now it is gradually being revived.

In 2016, a solemn consecration of the restoration site of the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God took place.

Kul Sharif Mosque, opened in 2005, is a relatively new architectural structure for Kazan. It was erected on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin on the site of the main mosque of the Kazan Khanate destroyed by the troops of Ivan the Terrible.

Kul Sharif cannot be called a traditional Tatar mosque, it was built in a typical turkish style Friday mosque. Nevertheless, the richness of its external and internal decoration, its central location and impressive dimensions make it one of the most visited and interesting churches in Kazan for tourists.

Among the many Kazan mosques built in the 19th century, the most prominent Azimov Mosque, built at the expense of the merchant Azimov. The nobility of decoration, lightness and grace of the design make it one of the masterpieces of Tatar cult architecture. The temple is located in the former Old Tatar Sloboda, on Fatkullina Street.

In Kazan - one of the best examples of the Russian baroque style in all of Russia. The temple, unique in its external decoration, was completed in 1726. In the external appearance of the temple, oriental motives characteristic of the former Kazan Khanate are clearly manifested.

The cathedral is the fruit of joint creativity of Kazan, Moscow and, probably, Florentine architects. It was built at the expense of the Kazan merchant Miklyaev and is located in the city center, on Musa Jalil Street.

Epiphany Cathedral in Kazan is not so familiar to tourists. But its bell tower is one of the symbols of the capital of the republic.

The swift and light silhouette of the building, built in the neo-Russian style, is one of the business cards Kazan.

The cathedral itself was completed in the middle of the 18th century, the bell tower was built in 1897. For a long time was the most tall building cities.

Gardens and parks

In Kazan alone, gardens and parks occupy the territory more than 600 hectares... Both regular and landscape parks are represented.

Victory Memorial Park in Kazan is located in the north of the city, in the Novo-Savinovsky district. The territory began to be improved in the mid-seventies, the construction of the memorial complex was completed to celebrate the anniversary of the Victory in 1995. Exhibition organized in the park military equipment during the Second World War and later. Also, the territory of the park is decorated with the Victory Stele with a height of more than 40 meters.

Kazan Millennium Park together with the adjacent Nizhny Kaban lake form a single complex for a quiet family vacation in the very center of the city.

One of the youngest parks in Kazan has already gained popularity among newlyweds for its picturesqueness.

Also worth noting park "Black Lake", which is located in the city center near the Kremlin. A popular place for city celebrations and events. The decoration of the park is the lake of the same name.

Architectural buildings

Extant historical Center Kazan one of the largest in Russia. In size, it is second only to the centers of the two capitals. In many district towns the regular buildings of the 19th century have been preserved, which are of great interest to architecture lovers.

Kazan Kremlin this is the main pride of Kazan and its main attraction. The white-stone fortress was founded in the middle of the 16th century by the architects Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryay at the place where the Khan's fortress destroyed during the assault was located.

Unfortunately, not all of the Kremlin towers have survived, but 8 of them, including the famous falling Tower Syuyumbike, still adorn the fortress. On the territory of the complex there are many buildings of different times. The most interesting of them:

Blagoveshchensky cathedral;
Kul Sharif Mosque;
Junker school.

Within the walls of the fortress are open several museums... The territory of the Kremlin is an object of archaeological excavations.

The Kazan Kremlin complex has been on the List since 2000 World heritage UNESCO.

Bauman street - the second most popular place among tourists in Kazan. This pedestrianized street is one of the oldest in the city.

There are numerous museums, exhibitions and architectural monuments, eg:

National Bank;
Hotel "Chaliapin";
Hotel "Kazan";
Bell tower of the Epiphany Cathedral.

There are many cafes and restaurants on Bauman Street, designed for any wallet thickness. This is the noisiest and most crowded place in Kazan.

You can get to Bauman Street in Kazan by metro. Read in what other cities in Russia there is a subway.

A masterpiece of provincial eclecticism - House of Ushkova by architect Karl Mufke, located on Kremlin street. In addition to the outstanding exterior, the interior and internal layout of the building has been completely preserved. Each room has a different architectural style:

Empire style;
Neogothic;
Baroque;
Rococo;
Eastern style.

Inside the building there is a winter garden in the form of a grotto. The building currently occupies National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Among the architectural achievements of the republic is the new stadium "Kazan Arena", built for the 2013 Universiade city. The modern football stadium has a capacity of 45,000 spectators. In 2015, the Kazan Arena hosted competitions among athletes as part of the World Championship aquatic species sports. For tourists it is available as an excursion object.

One of the most striking and controversial buildings built in recent years in Kazan is Palace of Agriculturelocated on the banks of the Kazanka near the walls of the Kremlin. The building, made in a mixed style of empire and classicism, attracted a lot of both negative and positive feedback... Particularly eye-catching is the bronze tree located in the central pediment of the building.

A sample of county buildings, unique in terms of safety and integrity, in Elabuga... The new architectural appearance of the city was formed after the great fire of 1850.

The unified building style of civil and administrative buildings creates a pleasant atmosphere suitable for immersion in the world of the 19th century.

In addition, in general architectural ensemble outstanding religious buildings, for example Cathedral in the name of the Savior Not Made by Hands.

Museums

Kazan offers tourists a wide variety of museums. There are both large complex and personal museums dedicated to one outstanding personality.

Monuments

In recent years, monuments and street sculpture have literally flooded the streets of Russian cities. This fashion has not spared the city of Tatarstan. Some of the monuments have gained great popularity and managed to acquire myths:

What else to see?

Travel conditions do not always allow visiting a large number of attractions. May well exist temporary, weather or other restrictions... But even in this case, you can plan your trip so as to get pleasure and pleasant impressions from it.

In a day

Not all tourists are ready to "relax" in the travel mode, visiting attractions in different parts of the city and region.

One-day excursions are very popular, in which you can completely immerse yourself in the object of interest.

One of the exciting tourist routes is a trip to, located at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga. In this place, Ivan the Terrible founded a fortress, which became a stronghold during the conquest of the Kazan Khanate.

Now the small village has a rich cultural heritage and a complex of attractions. There are two active monasteries on the island - Theotokos-Uspensky monastery and Sviyazhsky John the Baptist Monastery, and one non-functional Sviyazhsky Trinity-Sergievsky Monastery with a wooden Trinity Church of the 16th century.

In addition, the island has organized State Museum "Island-city of Sviyazhsk". You can get to the village by water and road transport.

One of the main attractions of the Republic of Tatarstan - ancient city Bulgarlocated on the banks of the Volga, 200 kilometers south of Kazan. The city, founded in the 10th century, during the reign of Khan Berke became the center of the Volga Bulgaria after its conquest by the Mongols and incorporation into the Golden Horde.

There are ancient stone buildings, partially preserved to this day:

Northern and Eastern mausoleums;
Khan's tomb;
Fragments of the masonry of the Cathedral Mosque;
Small and large minarets.

In 2012, a masterpiece of national Tatar architecture was erected in the settlement - White mosque, which embodied the ancient history and culture of Tatarstan. Since 2014, the complex of the Bulgar settlement is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In winter

It is quite possible to come to Tatarstan to relax not only in summer, but also in winter, and this vacation can also become unforgettable.

For lovers of outdoor activities in the winter season in the republic is open the resort town "Sviyazhskie hills".

The sports and entertainment complex includes:

Ski slope;
Snowpark;
Rink for skating under open air;
Trails for snowboarding and cross-country skiing;
Entertaining winter town for children.

Restaurants are open for tourists, billiards, bowling and a wellness center are available. IN summer time is functioning golf Club.

Ski complex "Jan" is located near the city of Almetyevsk in the south-eastern part of the republic at a distance of 250 kilometers from Kazan. Consists of seven trails for riding and snowboarding, designed for various tourist training. Height difference ski resort is 126 meters.

There are many indoor and outdoor skating rinks at the service of tourists in Kazan. The most modern one is located under the roof ice sports palace "Tatneft-Arena"... The arena also hosts matches of one of the strongest ice hockey clubs in Russia, the Ak Bars team. Tatneft-Arena is a multifunctional complex and hosts a large number of concerts and shows.

With kids

Tatarstan and its capital will hospitably welcome the youngest tourists and provide them with an interesting pastime. Adults will be happy too!

Waterpark Riviera" remains one of the most popular tourist sites in Tatarstan among the guests and residents of Kazan. Almost a million people visit it every year. The water park has many swimming pools and more than 50 water attractions for children and adults.

The water park is part of the Kazanskaya Riviera hotel and entertainment complex, which has repeatedly received national and international tourism awards.

The largest open-air dinosaur park in Russia was recently opened in Kazan - "Yurkin Park"... 105 models of moving dinosaurs, 3 free excavation zones, attractions and a children's playground are located in a complex park right at the foot of the Kazan Arena.
Kazan Zoo Botanical Garden the oldest in Russia. The garden's collection contains over 160 species of animals and over a thousand species of plants. This is the only garden in Russia that combines biological and botanical collections.

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Located at the confluence of the Kama and Volga rivers, two of Russia's largest rivers, Tatarstan is one of the most multinational regions in Russia. Representatives of more than a hundred different nationalities live on its territory, the culture and traditions of which are reflected both in the appearance and in the cultural heritage of the republic. The past and the present, western and eastern cultures are closely intertwined here. It is this versatility that makes the region especially interesting for tourists. To facilitate visiting the most important sights of Tatarstan, the leadership of the republic approved a tourist route with nice name "Pearl necklace of Tatarstan" uniting the so-called Small and Big rings. They include dozens of the most interesting Tatar sights. Here are some of them.

Museum-reserve Kazan Kremlin

So, the most important and famous landmark of Tatarstan and its capital, the glorious city of Kazan, is the Kazan Kremlin. This federal museum-reserve belongs to critical sites and historical and cultural heritage Tatarstan. Firstly, because today it is the only such operating center of Tatar culture in the world, and secondly, because the Kazan Kremlin is the only Tatar fortress on the territory Russian Federation, where the foundations of Tatar urban planning were preserved, which were intertwined with the peculiarities of the architecture of other peoples and cultures, and, first of all, Tatar and Russian.

This unique complex with an area of \u200b\u200b150 thousand sq. m. is located in the center of Kazan. It includes architectural structures of the X-XIX centuries, including the famous Kul-Sharif mosque.

Island-city Sviyazhsk

Another important landmark of Tatarstan, Sviyazhsk, is literally 30 km from Kazan. This city-fortress was erected from wood by the army of Ivan the Terrible in 1551 as soon as possible - in just four weeks, and was named “ New town Sviyazhsky ". Like all similar fortified cities, it consisted of a fortified defensive structure and a settlement. In those days, two monasteries and 6 more churches were located in the fortress itself, and on the square at the so-called Christmas gate, an entrance hall of Tsar Ivan the Terrible was built. To this day, only two monasteries dating from the 16th century have survived in Sviyazhsk - the Assumption and John the Baptist. Of particular interest to tourists and scientists is the Trinity Church - a unique monument of ancient Russian architecture with a magnificent old iconostasis and the Assumption Cathedral, the famous architect of which was the legendary Postnik Yakovlev, creator of the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed.

Great Bulgars

This ancient settlement - a landmark and the most unique value of Tatarstan - is located near the town of Bolgar. Founded in the X century, at that time the Bulgar settlement was one of the largest settlements of the Volga Bulgars, and in the XIV century it became the center of the Bulgar region.

Today the settlement "Great Bulgars" is part of the most important state historical and architectural Tatar museum-reserve. Nowadays it is the most complete reserve of the Golden Horde architecture. It includes nine ancient architectural monuments of the XIII-XIV centuries, unique epigraphic monuments of the IX century. And the main attraction of the Bulgar settlement is undoubtedly the Cathedral Mosque, dating from the XIII century. It is an architectural ensemble in which the luxurious Khan's palace and the Great Minaret are harmoniously combined. On the territory of the settlement there is also a Small minaret with the Khan's tomb, where 40 symbolic steps of a spiral staircase lead. The site is also of interest: the legendary Black Chamber with the Khan's court located in it, the Eastern mausoleum and the ruins of the White Chamber. It is interesting that in those distant times this building had heating stoves and a water supply system.

Lower Kama

And if, among other attractions, you prefer natural beauty - visit the "Lower Kama" - the National Park of Tatarstan, located in the lower reaches of the Kama. More than 30 thousand hectares of picturesque stepped plain will open before your eyes, the sights of which are the so-called "Red Hill" with an observation deck, and the "Holy Key of Panteleimon the Healer", and a chain of forest lakes, and the unique landscapes of the Big and Small pine forests. Many beautiful places of this National Park of Tatarstan were captured on the canvases of I.I. Shishkin, a famous Russian artist. They are included in walking route "Shishkinsky Krai", 65 kilometers long. There are also architectural sights on the territory of Nizhnyaya Kama. One of them is “Yelabuga settlement”.

Elabuga settlement

This landmark of Tatarstan and a unique monument of the Bulgarian culture has another name - "Devil's settlement". In fact, the Yelabuga settlement is the remains of a fortified settlement dating from the X-XI centuries. Although the first settlements on the banks of the Toyma River, near Yelabuga, date back to the 1st millennium BC. e.

Today, here you can see the remains of Ala-buga - a Bulgarian military fortress, built by the Bulgarian prince in the 10th century.

Tatarstan is a republic of the Russian Federation located in the eastern part of the East European Plain. It was here at the end of the 9th century that the state of the Volga Bulgaria was created, ancient cities which today serve as one of the main tourist attractions of the region. The Kazan Khanate was incorporated into Russia in 1552, after the conquest by Ivan the Terrible.

Did you know? It was the Bulgar ambassadors in 986 who proposed to Prince Vladimir to accept the Muslim faith for Kievan Rus.

The best sights of the Republic of Tatarstan

Tatarstan is an amazing republic with an unusually ancient history, which has left its mark on its landmarks. This border region between the Muslim East and the Christian West preserves the best of the two civilizations in its monuments.
Since 2006, there are tourist routes "Pearl necklace of Tatarstan", consisting of the Big and Small rings.

Natural attractions of Tatarstan

Tatarstan is a border region between the zoogeographic zones of the steppe and the forest, and its northern part is located in the taiga zone. The fauna of the republic is extremely diverse and includes more than 400 species of animals and up to 270 species of birds. All this contributed to the development of a large number of natural monuments on the territory of the region.

Chatyr-tau

Mount Chatyr-tau, or Shater-mountain, is the most high point the only mountain range in Tatarstan. From its top at an altitude of 334.5 m, all the surroundings of the city of Aznakaevo are perfectly visible. In the past, copper ore was mined on the western slope of the outlier, and today you can see many abandoned mines and adits here.
Today this landscape natural monument and its surroundings are a state reserve. At the foot of the mountain there are several springs and the Stärle rivulet, near which rare species marmots and steppe pestle.

Did you know? Chatyr-tau is an extremely popular place among hang gliders of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Astrakhan

An ancient lake in the Baltasinsky region. Its name is translated from the Tatar language as "Black Lake", and was given due to the densely growing forest nearby, because of the shade of which the water in the lake is always dark. This reservoir has an elongated oval shape and is divided into two parts by a bridge. Him maximum depth - more than 20 m.
There are recreation areas for tourists in the vicinity of this picturesque lake. Previously, human sites from the Bronze Age were discovered here.

Yurievskaya cave

The most famous natural monument of the Kamsko-Ustinsky region is the Yurievskaya cave. This object is the largest formation of its kind in the Middle Volga region. Its length reaches more than one kilometer, and its total area is 3500 sq. m.
The natural depression, which arose more than ten thousand years ago, was first surveyed in 1953 by the speleologist Alexander Vladimirovich Stupishin. At that time, the length of the cave reached only 20 meters, but further expeditions, dismantling the rubble, advanced to a depth of more than a kilometer.

Important! The narrow manholes of the cave require special training and equipment, and therefore are not accessible to ordinary tourists.

Dolgaya Polyana Park

A protected natural complex, which includes: the village of Dolgaya Polyana, the family estate of the Molostovs, a birch and linden alley, a broad-leaved forest and exotic trees brought by Count Molostov at the beginning of the 20th century.
This reserve was founded in 2000 and today is home to many endangered plant and animal species.

Architecture of the Republic of Tatarstan

It is customary to divide the architectural sights of the Republic of Tatarstan into several main types: Bulgar, Golden Horde, Kazan and Russian. Of greatest interest to tourists is the architecture built after the conquest of Kazan by the Moscow principality, as well as modern buildings.

Dryablovsky house

The house of the merchant Mikhlyaev was built at the very beginning of the 18th century in the style of typical Russian architecture. Until 1739, this house was the only stone building in Kazan and thanks to this it served the needs of the noble guests of the city. In 1722, Emperor Peter I stayed here during his Persian campaign. Already from the 1770s. this object was transferred by the owner for the needs of the city and at various times served as a hotel, a tavern, and a garment factory.

Fountain of the Amusement Park in Naberezhnye Chelny

One of the best places in Naberezhnye Chelny for tourists with small children is the amusement park. In its very center is the main fountain of the park, lined with stones in the medieval style.
The fountain is built in the form of a stone slide, and at its top is a figurine of a bronze Atlantean, holding a bowl on his shoulders, from which water flows. Along the entire perimeter, the cascade is surrounded by a patterned metal fence.

The main religious building of the city of Nizhnekamsk was built in 1989-1996. designed by architect I. Sabitov as the first multi-ministerial mosque in the neo-romantic style in the Republic of Tatarstan.
The Jami mosque is covered with a gable roof and does not have a dome. There are four high minarets in the corners of the building. On the territory of the cult complex, with a total area of \u200b\u200bmore than 2.5 thousand square meters. m, there are also the Center for Culture and History, a library, a hotel and madrasah "Risalya", in which Muslims from all over Russia study.

Theotokos monastery

The largest monastery in Tatarstan - Bogoroditsky, is located in the village of Raifa near the city of Zelenodolsk. The first wooden building was founded in 1613 by the humble hermit Filaret, who, being a wealthy merchant, distributed all his property to the poor. The modern building of the monastery was built of stone after a fire in 1689.
The main attraction of this monastery is the silent frogs. According to legend, the monks asked God to deprive the poor animals of the power of speech, so that they would not interfere with prayers.

Attractions of the settlement of Bilyarsk in Tatarstan and their photos with description

The great city of Bilyar is the ancient capital of the Volga Bulgaria, founded in 992. By the 13th century, it had become one of the main economic and political centers of Eastern Europe, on the territory of which representatives of Byzantium, Russia, the Baltic States, Central Asia and the Caucasus traded. In 1236 this city was destroyed by Mongol troops. Today on its territory is the village of Bilyarsk, founded in 1654 as a border outpost.
Full-fledged excavations of the Bilyar settlement began in 1967, and in the 1990s. a museum-reserve was founded here with a large number of architectural attractions:

The mosque complex is the main religious building of Bilyarsk. The mosque was originally built of wood during the founding of the city in 992, and already in the 11th century a stone part was added to it, the remains of which have survived to this day.
The house of the feudal lord is part of the Bilyar mosque complex. Its walls are made of half-baked and burnt square bricks and are 1 meter thick. Of greatest interest in this attraction is the stove connected to the underfloor heating system.
Bilyar Bath - the remains of an ancient brick building, presumably erected in the 11th century in the northern part of the city citadel.
The main well is a landmark discovered in 1915. It functioned in the XII century and was located between the cathedral mosque and the house of the feudal lord. In the 1970s. this monument has been restored and preserved.

In the vicinity of the village of Bilyarsk, at the foot of Khuzhalar-tava, another famous local landmark is kept - tract "Holy Key"... In ancient times, there was a pagan temple of the god Tengre, and today the Orthodox and Muslims of Tatarstan revere this spiritual place and make up legends about it.

Attractions of the settlement of Great Bulgars in the Republic of Tatarstan and their photos with description

The settlement of Great Bulgars is one of the best historical reserves in Tatarstan, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2014. This ancient city includes many monuments of history and architecture of the 9th-15th centuries that have survived to this day.
The Bulgar city was founded in the X century and for a long time retained the status of the largest trade and cultural center Volga-Kama Bulgaria. Starting from the XIV century, after the fall of Bilyarsk, the Great Bulgars became the capital of the state.
Throughout its history, this city was destroyed several times, and after the conquest by the voivode Fyodor Pestry in 1431 locals never returned to it. Today, excursions to the sights of the Bulgar settlement are one of the most popular in Tatarstan.
The main sights of the settlement of the Great Bulgars were erected during the reign of the Mongol Khan Berke in the middle of the XIII century and are monuments of global significance.

Khan's palace - the ruins of a two-storey building, built at the end of the 13th - beginning of the 14th centuries, presumably for Berke, the heir of Khan Batu. In addition to the main building, the palace ensemble also included a cathedral mosque and baths.
The Cathedral Mosque is a unique monument of cult architecture of the early period of the Golden Horde. It was built in the 13th century as a demonstration of the strength of the state and the Muslim faith.
The White Chamber is the remains of a bathhouse, most likely built in the XIV century. This building was colorfully represented in the works of famous European artists: P. S. Pallas, Durand, Shishkin.

Did you know? Baths occupy a special place in Eastern culture; important negotiations and public speeches are held there.

Other sights of Bulgar:

naberezhnye Chelny Dolphinarium;
entertainment complex "Laguna" in the city of Nizhnekamsk;
recreation park in Nizhnekamsk;
the skeleton city of Sviyazhsk;
bowling center "Bombay" in the city of Naberezhnye Chelny.

In addition to the listed places, in the summer, tourists with a child can make horse ride at one of the racetracks in Kazan or Naberezhnye Chelny, and in winter - visit the ski complex in the village of Fedotovo.

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Cultural tourism in Tatarstan

Traveling to interesting places with visiting cultural sites has been popular since ancient times. The easiest way to find out a little more about what is in your region is to book an excursion from a travel company on our website. The guides offer a wide range of trips for different days and budgets. In addition, such rest can be combined with walks in nature. Whichever type of excursion you choose, you will spend your time as interesting as possible.

Experienced guides will take you inside all the monuments and buildings declared in the program and tell their history. Cultural tourism in Tatarstan has a number of advantages:

you can visit the most interesting historical sites of the region, take their photos;
the opportunity to consider the history of the country in new aspects;
a chance to organize a bright cognitive leisure for yourself;
the ability to explore the edge;
low cost;
the opportunity to meet your like-minded people.

It will be interesting to invite friends or relatives to visit historical places in Tatarstan. With them, emotions are brighter and more fun on the way. Also, such an excursion will be an extraordinary emotional gift. She will be able to immerse you in historical action, tell you about the heroism of your ancestors, or delight you with an unexpected denouement of the story.

Nature and history are inseparable

Today, this type of recreation is very popular, as a trip to nature with a visit to local attractions. Our guides compose routes for tourists passing the famous historical monuments near natural sites. The end point of such a path can be a spacious bank of a picturesque river or lake, where you can put up a tent and relax for several days, swimming and catching fish. Thus, it will be possible to see new interesting places and at the same time sleep off in a tent while birds are singing.

A professional guide will clearly indicate the direction of the route, indicate what attractions and advantages are in it. If you have a large company, you can develop an individual route. The guide will take into account all the wishes of the client and develop an optimal action plan for traveling to the historical places of Tatarstan.

A trip to the area's attractions is a great way to have a productive time. Such an excursion with children is especially good - kids will be able to get to know the region better, see a lot of new things. Such tours are popular among young people, couples and the elderly. They are interesting to everyone who likes to relax actively, and not at home on the couch, and the guides of our site are ready to help you go on such a journey.

By the way, many historical places of Tatarstan are known not only for their beautiful architecture and amazing views, but also for the presence of a good source nearby with healing, according to local beliefs, waters. In such a place, you can not only learn about stories not described in textbooks, but also be inspired by the extraordinary energy of natural harmony.

Due to its convenient location, rest in Tatarstan is very popular among Russians and guests of the country. You can come here with sightseeing tour weekend to visit the main attractions, you can go to the water park and entertainment Center or go shopping. But the most interesting travel option is independent tour by car in big cities and small villages. It is the tour in your car that will show Tatarstan in all its glory and will give you the opportunity to see the national flavor of these places.

The travel route in Tatarstan can include several cities and take from 2 days to a week or more. On the way, you can stay overnight in hotels, pitch tents in scenic spotsmaking beautiful photos.

10 most popular cities and places in Tatarstan

The heart of Tatarstan is its capital Kazan; it is a huge tourist center, where people come from all over Russia. Ancient and modern buildings, Muslim and Orthodox shrines, Russian and Tatar culture are surprisingly harmoniously combined. Kazan can be explored for several weeks, but the must-see objects will be:

Kazan Kremlin;
bauman pedestrian street, around which many interesting places;
the main mosque of Tatarstan "Kul-Sharif";
district Old Tatar settlement.

Kazan has everything for a comfortable stay: many hotels at different prices, delicious restaurants with national cuisine, entertainment venues and halls with a rich concert program.

There are observation platforms for children and adults, including night ones, water parks, a circus, a go-kart center, an ostrich farm and other specialized entertainment establishments.

In the city center and on the outskirts there are many free and paid, surface and underground car parks. And in the tourist information center (three branches in the city) you can get useful information or book excursions.

2. Sviyazhsk

The island city is a unique historical complex with its own culture, imbued with the spirit of Orthodoxy and magnificent nature. You can take a sightseeing tour (price 80-150 r) around the city, visit historical Museum and Trinity Church, test your strength in interactive activities. One of central locations tourism is the St. John the Baptist Monastery. Interesting to visit and "Horse yard" - a place for horse riding, where craft workshops are located.

You can stay overnight at the Sviyaga Hotel or at the House of Kamenev Merchant.

3. Kama mouth

The confluence of the Volga and Kama rivers is beautiful natural place, around which are concentrated recreation centers for those who like fishing and hunting. The famous Kamsky nature reserve, the “Holy well” spring, as well as natural caves are located here.

Tetyushi is a small town with great history... Fortifications were created in it to protect the Volga region. On the edge of the river is located Watch tower from which a wonderful landscape on the Volga opens.

Unusual place: the monument "Miracle-beluga" in honor of the record-breaking large fish caught on the Volga (weight 960 kg, length 5 m).

The great city of Bolgar was once the political and economic center of the Volga Bulgaria. This is the place where the foundation of the statehood of the Tatars was born, and the Bulgarians converted to Islam. Thanks to the ancient architectural buildings that have survived to this day, Bolgar is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is worth visiting the museum of the Bulgarian civilization, seeing the sign of the adoption of Islam by the Volga Bulgaria, taking photographs against the background of architectural monuments of the 8th - 19th centuries. These are the Cathedral Mosque, the Khan's Palace, the Eastern and Northern mausoleums, as well as the Gabdrakhman well (a place of ritual ceremonies).

Together with the children, you can go to the historical bread museum (entrance 75-150 rubles) or visit a camel farm (entrance 150-200 rubles), where you can not only learn about camel life, but also feed them.

Unusual place: White Mosque - the residence of the Muslim clergy, 3 km from the museum-reserve.

6. Bilyarsk

The usual village of Bilyarsk is fraught with mighty power and historical secrets. There was a huge medieval town with a population of about 70 thousand people, referred to in the annals as "Great". Bilyarskoye settlement and the historical museum are the most popular places to visit.

Unusual place: Reserve "Holy Key". In the 9-10th centuries, a pagan sanctuary was located on the site of the spring. The entrance to the reserve is free.

7. Chistopol

The city of Orthodox churches, merchant houses, elegant Muslim mosques. More than 140 buildings of Chistopol are objects of cultural heritage. A sightseeing tour or an independent walk around the city will demonstrate all the charm of the city. You should visit St. Nicholas Cathedral, visit the Chistopol History Museum, relax on the Kama River embankment or comfortably in the Skaryatinsky Garden in the city center. For lovers of literature, the Pasternak Memorial Museum will be of interest.

8. Nizhnekamsk

The city located on the Kama River has the title of the most comfortable settlement in Russia, because its development was carried out according to the program using modern planning methods. In the Nizhnekamsk Museum of the city, information about the construction has been preserved.

Unusual place: Nearby is the village of Kamskie Polyany and an unfinished nuclear power plant, the complex of which is of great interest to tourists.

9. Naberezhnye Chelny

Second big City Tatarstan is a major transport hub and a modern center. Tourist places there are not many here, but they are. This is a grandiose monument to Vladimir Vysotsky, the country's largest monument to the poet, a dolphinarium, and the most famous object is the Kama Automobile Plant.

10. Elaburga

The charming city of Elabuga is one of the richest in museum complexes in Russia. The unique architecture of the 19th century in the historical part of the city is the main destination for tourists. Museum of City History, Museum of County Medicine, Museum of the Artist Shishkin, memorial Complex Tsvetaeva, the Taktir museum with an interesting interior - these are just some of the places you can visit.

Unusual place: Elabuga devil's settlement.

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